Math & Science Magnet Program Updates begin in 2018-2019!

North Springs Charter High School is excited to unveil its updated Math & Science Magnet

program to continue fulfilling the mission of inspiring a lasting depth of knowledge in math and

science through rigor, research, and application. As students prepare to enter competitive and

global post-secondary learning and workforce opportunities, schools must ensure that they are

providing relevant learning experiences. The magnet committee evaluated its program to determine

how to best meet student needs and interests while utilizing school and community resources.

The magnet changes:

Place an emphasis on the rigor element of the program's mission by extending

learning beyond the high school experience with dual-enrolled college courses

in math and AP science electives.

Dual-enrolled courses will be available on college campuses and the North

Springs campus.

Students will continue to participate in math and science related competitions

to explore interests, develop research skills, and apply knowledge.

Students will complete a tiered pathway of math and science courses while

participating in relevant extra-curricular activities. See box at right!

Pathway placement will be based on a student's previous math courses and a

math placement test.

The magnet changes will go into effect in the 2018-19 school year for the

graduating class of 2022 and after.

The North Springs Magnet Coordinator will release coursework details for students

participating in both the Math & Science and Visual & Performing Arts programs at a later date.

Prospective magnet students should review the updated magnet and application process

when it is available to learn more.

Find Yourself Here!

Students who like to work with numbers, problem solve from a mathematical point of view,

learn about science, conduct experiments, engage in scientific research or do mathematical

modeling will find the Math & Science Magnet program offers a variety of core and elective

classes. Students can participate in many extra-curricular clubs, local, regional, state and

global competitions and honor societies.

Math & Science Magnet

The magnet program allows students who meet the academic entrance requirements to

pursue an interest in math or science through additional math and science elective

requirements reflected in a transcript that shows depth and rigor. Students interested

in the Math/Science Magnet must apply, have an overall 85 GPA and maintain an 85 GPA

in their Math and Sciences courses. Students may focus their classes in mathematics or

science or both.

Our Mission

Inspiring a lasting depth of knowledge in math and science through logic, research

and applications.

​Mathematics

​Science​​​

The mathematics curriculum involves problem-solving, communication, reasoning and connecting through the study of numbers and operations on them.

Algebra, functions, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability

and the conceptual underpinnings of

calculus and mathematical structure

are part of the Georgia Performance Standards that focus on mastery and application of key concepts.

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The Science Department offers a

range of courses for students to

study a variety of topics in a problem based/project-based learning

environment. Objectives and goals from national standards and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) are

incorporated into the science courses. The curriculum is designed to enhance students understanding of science, enabling them to become environmentally, scientifically and technologically literate. ​

And the Science Fair winners are . . .

Congrats to the NS Science Fair Winners in the following categories listed below. All ten 1st place winners will be advancing to the Regional Science fair which North Springs is hosting on Saturday, February 3rd. Congrats and good luck Spartans! Also good luck to our Robotics Teams competing in the Robotics Tournament at NSCHS this Saturday from 8am-5pm!

Quick Links

New Math and Science Course Pathways and Course Descriptions

Register now for

SPARTANHACKS on April 27-28!

Computer Science Club and Women in Technology Club are hosting the first ever Spartan Hackathon from 8pm April 27 to 5pm April 28th at ROAM the cool networking space loacted on Hammond Drive near the Dunwody Marta Station! The cost is only $20 and includes food, snacks and prizes.

Four STARS!

We have a first - 2 STAR students - Eric Miller and Jared Coffsky and 2 STAR teachers: Latin teacher Dr. Thomas Henderson and Math teacher Rahim Ghassemian as the teacher(s). Both Eric and Jared an Math & Science Magnet students who scored 1580 on the SAT - with a perfect 800 on math - Congrats all!

Elaine Wen is WIT Girl of the Year

Congratulations to Elaine Wen, named as the 2017 Women in Technology Girl of the Year. Elaine received a $2500 scholarship, a Dell laptop and a Samsung Galaxy s7phone to support her in her future endeavors. https://www.mywit.org/

SPARK STEM Day at Ciena

Nearly 30 Spartans spent President's Day at Ciena Corp in Alpharetta to learn about the exciting careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Especially geared to future female STEM majors. Ciena is now a sponsor and exhibitor at SSEF's STEAM event on March 14th. Our Computer Science Club and WIT Club will be there too!